An Education Framework in a Health Organisation; Governance and Implementation

Abstract

Objective: To describe the development, implementation and governance of a structured education framework in a large Local Health District (LHD) in New South Wales, Australia.

Outcomes: The Education Framework was developed to provide structure and governance to pre-existing education, and to meet the needs of both the individual and the organisation. The Framework provided guidance to educators on how to assess need, design and evaluate education to ensure alignment to organisational strategy.

Conclusions; The LHD Education Framework supports a governance approach for education and assists educators, staff and managers to understand and navigate the LHD Education Environment. It supports staff to develop a road map for education that can be applied across the organisation or to individuals. It guides the development, structure and evaluation of all educational programs and activities (including Medicine, Nursing and Midwifery, Allied Health and Corporate) enabling those providing education to demonstrate alignment to organisational priorities. Within the “Excellence” Evidence Based Leadership Model, education is a key accelerator in aligning processes and for driving organisational performance.